About Joseph-Armand Bombardier
Lived 1907 – 1964 (aged 56). Joseph-Armand Bombardier was a Canadian and French inventor and entrepreneur, known for Bombardier Inc.
Joseph-Armand Bombardier (; April 16, 1907 – February 18, 1964) was a Canadian inventor and businessman who was the founder of Bombardier. His most famous invention was a snowmobile.
Biography Joseph-Armand Bombardier was born in Valcourt on 16 April 1907, and became the oldest of eight siblings. He dabbled in mechanics from an early age, building various small-scale devices. At age 15, he built his first snow vehicle.
Bombardier attended a seminary for several years before becoming an apprentice at a mechanics shop at age 17. He then moved to Montreal and studying electrical and mechanical engineering. After a couple of years, his father built him a workshop in Valcourt. The Bombardier Glacier in Antarctica is also named after him.
In 2000, Joseph-Armand Bombardier was honoured by the government of Canada with his image on a postage stamp.
He is a member of the Canadian Science and Engineering Hall of Fame.
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Who was Joseph-Armand Bombardier?
Canadian inventor and businessman (1907–1964)
When was Joseph-Armand Bombardier born?
Joseph-Armand Bombardier was born on 16 April 1907 in Valcourt.
When did Joseph-Armand Bombardier die?
Joseph-Armand Bombardier died on 18 February 1964 in Sherbrooke.
What was Joseph-Armand Bombardier's occupation?
Joseph-Armand Bombardier was an inventor and entrepreneur.
What was Joseph-Armand Bombardier known for?
Joseph-Armand Bombardier was known for Bombardier Inc.
What nationality was Joseph-Armand Bombardier?
Joseph-Armand Bombardier was Canadian and French.
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